Certain Doom’s Terrible Beauty Accompanies Today’s Album Announcements

There aren't many moments in my sorry-ass life when I get to feel like a character from a blockbuster action movie. But today is most definitely one of them....

Sparks’ A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip Tops The Latest Wave of Album Announcements

If you don't like Sparks, we are not going to be friends. (Full disclosure: The actual odds of us becoming friends — or even casual acquaintances, for that matter...

EXCLUSIVE: All the Winners of The 2020 Juno Awards!

Sure, you could wait until March 15 for the 2020 Juno Awards to be "officially" presented at some arena in Saskatoon in an endless ceremony hosted by Alessia Cara...

Ezra Jordan Stands at the Edge of Cliffs with New Video

Ezra Jordan takes a leap with his new video and single Cliffs — showcasing today on Tinnitist. The track is the latest reveal from the Canadian alt-pop singer, former Launch...

20 Random Thoughts on the 2020 Grammy Awards

Every year when I watch the televised absurdity of the Grammy Awards, I think the same thing: I am so glad I don't have to cover this crap live...

Next Week in Music | Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 • The Short List:...

It's another one of those weeks where there are two kinds of albums being released: The ones I care about, and the ones the rest of the world cares...

Next Week in Music | Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 • The Long List:...

There are more than 160 albums, EPs and singles being released next week. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t blame me if things change at...

Next Week in Music | Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 • On TV

Michael Stipe finally comes out of hiding, Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini make the rounds, Billie Eilish tears up her ACL, K-popsters invade and more — all headed...

Stephen Malkmus’ Traditional Techniques Tops Today’s Album Announcements

Stephen Malkmus has never struck me as much of a traditionalist. So colour me intrigued to find out the ex-Pavement foreman has titled his March 6 album Traditional Techniques...

No Ones & Alicia Keys Top Today’s Album Announcements

There are two kinds of people in this world — or at least in my world: Those who care about a new album from Alicia Keys, and those who...

Sass Jordan’s Rebel Moon Blues Tops Today’s Album Announcements

Sass Jordan hasn't put out a solo album in a decade. But the Can-rock queen's upcoming album Rebel Moon Blues is more than worth the wait. Trust me; I've...

Next Week in Music | Jan. 20-26 • The Short List: Five Releases To...

This week's top new releases are brought to you by the words black, king and mind — and include a hefty portion of top-quality CanCon, with a side order...

Next Week in Music | Jan. 20-26 • The Long List: 140 Releases On...

There are more than 140 albums, EPs and singles being released next week. On your mark, get set, rock — but remember: Don’t blame me if things change at...

Next Week in Music | Jan. 20-26 • On TV

The Weeknd works a weeknght, Michael Kiwanuka drops in on Ellen, Halsey makes your Saturday Night livelier and more this week. Fire up the PVR and save me a...

40 Brand-Spanking New Additions To Your Upcoming Albums List

It may  very well indeed be five o'clock somewhere. But I've still got a crapload of new albums to listen to and blather about. So I don't have too...

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